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Buying a used 2018 Cadillac CTS? Check these 2 recalls first
Both recalls for this year involve steering: one for possible loss of power steering on the CTS and other GM cars, another for loss of electric power steering assist. Both are high severity, though neither carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. Owner complaints are few — eight unverified reports to NHTSA, one crash, no fires or injuries — split mainly between power train and electrical system. One failure mode dominates the recall record here rather than a spread of unrelated problems.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify by VIN that both power steering recalls were completed.
- Drive at parking-lot and highway speeds, watching for sudden changes in steering effort or a steering warning.
- Ask about electrical faults and transmission service, the top complaint areas.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Cadillac dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Cadillac CTS
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac CTS and other GM cars may lose power steering | Steering | high |
| GM cars may lose electric power steering assist | Steering | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
8 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | None found |
| Electrical System | 3 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 1 | None found |
| Engine | 1 | None found |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | None found |